Germany, France, Spain and Portugal qualify for UEFA Nations League semifinals.
France earned a dramatic 5-4 penalty win over Croatia to advance to the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League, where they will play European champions Spain which held off a fightback from the Netherlands to win a penalty shoot-out 5 – 4. Portugal beat Denmark 5-2 after extra time for a 5-3 aggregate win into […]
Gareth Southgate resigns as England Coach after Euro 2024 loss
England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned two days after his team’s defeat by Spain in the 2024 European Championship final. 53-year-old Southgate managed his country for 102 games in eight years in charge. His contract was set to expire later this year. Announcing his departure, Southgate said it has been the honour to play for […]
Spain deny Nigeria U-15 team visa for UEFA U-16 tournament
The Nigerian U15 boys Future Eagles have suffered a setback in their quest to practical in the UEFA U-16 development tournament in Spain as the Spanish Embassy has denied them visas. The development was disclosed through an official statement issued by the Nigeria Football Federation via its official channels on Monday, adding that the visa […]
Dani Alves to be freed on €1m bail after rape conviction
A Spanish court has decided to grant conditional release to former Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves, who was serving a four and a half-year prison sentence for rape. Alves, 40, will be released on a €1 million bail after spending approximately one-quarter of his sentence behind bars since January 2023. The court’s decision comes […]
Qatar, Morocco To Host U-17 World Cups For Next Five Years
Qatar will stage the next five editions of the boys’ Under-17 World Cup from 2025 to 2029, while the girls’ tournament is set to be played in Morocco, FIFA announced on Thursday. World football’s governing body said in December that both youth tournaments would be held annually starting next year, with the boys’ event expanding […]